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Author Scott, Dorothy, 1952-

Title Confronting cruelty : historical perspectives on child abuse / Dorothy Scott and Shurlee Swain
Published Carlton South, Vic. : Melbourne University Press, 2002
Carlton South, Victoria : Melbourne University Press, 2002

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Description xvi, 221 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm
regular print
Summary Examines the changing understanding of what cruelty is, the continuing neglect and abuse of children, and the struggle between philanthropists, social workers and other professional groups for the right to identify and treat children who are abused
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Bibliography: pages 205-215
Subject Children's Protection Society (Australia)
Child abuse -- Investigation -- Australia -- History.
Child abuse -- Australia -- Prevention -- History.
Child rearing -- Australia -- History.
Child abuse -- Australia -- History.
Child welfare -- Australia -- History.
Author Swain, Shurlee.
LC no. 00002313
ISBN 0522849989 :
Other Titles Confronting cruelty : historical perspectives on child protection in Australia